skillet fried chicken

How To Make skillet fried chicken

• Step 1
  Melt shortening in large heavy, preferably cast-iron, skillet. Place chicken in medium hot shortening and fry on one side for 10 minutes. Lower heat; cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and return heat to medium; fry on second side 10 minutes. Lower heat, cover and cook 5 minutes. Cook uncovered a few minutes more for crispy crust. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels
• Step 2
  CREAM GRAVY 3 tablespoons fat from cooking chicken 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups water or 1 cup milk and 1 cup water Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Return fat to skillet and add flour. Stir and scrape crusts from sides and bottom of skillet. Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes. Add liquid, correct seasons, and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes. Serve gravy over hot biscuits, mashed potatoes, or rice.
• Step 3
  NOTE: The flavor of chicken is greatly improved if it is properly stored when purchased; that is, rinsed, drained, lightly salted, and stored in refrigerator overnight or soaked in cold salt water 1 hour before cooking.
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